Classic cars and airplanes featured during Willits Airport Day

It's the 1960s all over again at the Willits Airport Day & Sixties Fly-In on Saturday, Sept. 13, as classic cars and aircraft share Ells Field to celebrate the 50 anniversary of the community airport. A free event suitable for all ages.

Also featured will be rock n roll oldies music, lots of food and beverages, airplane rides, helicopter rides, exhibits -- and a chance to thank local firefighters. REACH Air Medical Services, soon to serve Mendocino County from the Willits Airport, will show off their EC 135 medical helicopter and answer questions. Aircraft rides for sale offer opportunities to fly over the valley and see the construction of the Willits bypass.

Vintage and contemporary aircraft, as well as classic cars from across northern California have been invited to the celebration, especially honoring cars and aircraft of the 1960s. The airport will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. reports airport manager and event producer Dan Ramsey. Admission is free. Willits Airport is located 4 miles north on Sherwood Road and one mile east on Poppy Drive.